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$843+ Cheap flights from Chennai (MAA) to San Diego (SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAA — SAN
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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Cheap flight deals from Chennai to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chennai (MAA) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,657
(Expedia)

One-way from

$843
(EaseMyTrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,249
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Cheapest flights from Chennai to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chennai to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/297:00 amMAA - SAN
2 stops47h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 5/182:49 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops48h 11mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,493
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/158:40 pmMAA - SAN
2 stops36h 09mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/47:00 amSAN - MAA
2 stops65h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,657
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/283:45 amMAA - SAN
2 stops29h 21mQatar Airways
Sun 5/1810:19 amSAN - MAA
2 stops28h 01mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$2,157
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1310:30 amMAA - SAN
2 stops34h 15mSingapore Airlines
Wed 8/276:15 amSAN - MAA
2 stops27h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/27$2,315
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/281:45 amMAA - SAN
2 stops29h 06mLufthansa
Sun 5/1811:10 amSAN - MAA
3 stops33h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 3/27$2,715
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/81:30 amMAA - SAN
2 stops50h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 6/104:28 pmSAN - MAA
2 stops43h 17mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/28$5,390

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chennai to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chennai to San Diego that are best for you.

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Chennai

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Tue 4/15

8:40 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops36h 09m

San Diego

Wed 6/4

7:00 am-12:45 pm

2 stops65h 15m

$1,657

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Tue 5/13

10:30 am-8:15 am

2 stops34h 15m

San Diego

Wed 8/27

6:15 am-10:00 pm

2 stops27h 15m

$2,315

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Tue 4/15

7:30 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops31h 50m

San Diego

Wed 6/4

4:40 pm-3:30 am

1 stop22h 20m

$3,146

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Mon 5/12

1:55 am-5:51 pm

2 stops28h 26m

San Diego

Wed 8/27

11:20 am-8:55 am

3 stops33h 05m

$3,695

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Tue 4/8

1:30 am-3:55 pm

2 stops50h 55m

San Diego

Tue 6/10

4:28 pm-12:15 am

2 stops43h 17m

$5,390

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Tue 8/12

11:00 pm-11:35 am

2 stops49h 05m

$843

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Tue 8/12

10:00 am-2:54 pm

3 stops65h 24m

$1,249

ChennaiSan Diego

MAA - SAN

MAASAN

Chennai

Tue 8/12

5:35 am-2:50 pm

1 stop45h 45m

$1,837

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/27

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chennai to San Diego in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chennai-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chennai-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chennai-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chennai-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chennai-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chennai to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Chennai with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chennai to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Chennai to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
837 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
764 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Lufthansa
6.7
Okay
6,956 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chennai to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chennai to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, Singapore Airlines ($2,315), British Airways ($3,146), and Lufthansa ($3,695) offers the cheapest pricing from Chennai to San Diego.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chennai to San Diego one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Japan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $843. Users have also found prices from $1,249 and $1,837 on Ethiopian Air and British Airways, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chennai to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chennai to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chennai to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chennai to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chennai to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chennai to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chennai to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chennai to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Chennai to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Chennai to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chennai to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
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British AirwaysCheapest$994Average$1,886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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